Is Marcos Pontes A-List?
NoC
No — Marcos Pontes is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1984D$0.05M
Air Force Pilot Graduation
Pontes graduates as a pilot, starting his Air Force career.
1998C▲$0.1M+$0.05M
NASA Training Selection
Selected for NASA training, boosting his career prospects.
2006B▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Spaceflight to ISS
First South American in space, a historic achievement.
2011C▼$0.4M+$0.10000000000000003M
Retires from Air Force
Pontes retires from the Air Force after a successful career.
2019B▲$0.7M+$0.29999999999999993M
Minister of Science Appointed
Appointed as Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation.
2022C▼$0.9M+$0.20000000000000007M
Elected as Senator
Elected as a federal senator representing São Paulo.
2026C$1M+$0.09999999999999998M
Continues Senatorial Role
Serving as senator with influence in Brazilian politics.
Last updated: February 25, 2026